I'm Not Your Toy
LA ROUX; Lyrics
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That you'd rather just annoy
I'm walking on a broken roof
While I'm looking at the sky
It's all false love and affection
You don't like me you just want the attention
I'm not your toy
Love, love I'm in a smoky light
I can never find the truth
Boy, your touches leave me mystified
I wish I could believe in you
Yes, it's all false love and affection
You don't like me you just want the attention
I'm not your toy
This isn't another girl meets boy
I'm not your toy
This isn't another girl meets boy
It's all false love and affection
You don't like me you just want the attention
I'm not your toy
This isn't another girl meets boy
I'm not your toy
This isn't another girl meets boy
The lyrics of La Roux's popular song, "I'm Not Your Toy," reveal a woman who feels like a plaything to her lover. She starts by comparing love to a stubborn youth that you would instead annoy. Then she says that she feels like she's walking on a broken roof while looking at the sky. Essentially, she feels suspended in a precarious position with no hope of getting any closer to the truth. She can't trust this person she loves, and their touches leave her mystified.
What makes it worse is that the love and attention he's giving her are fake. He doesn't like her; he only wants attention. This woman feels like she's not a human being—like she's nothing more than a toy. She's tired of being treated like another girl meets boy scenario. She reiterates that she's not his toy and that this isn't another girl meets boy event.
This song has resonated with many people, especially women who have felt used and discarded by men. It's a strong commentary on how men often treat women in relationships and how women are fighting back. The song's upbeat, danceable tune belies its strong message.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, love is like a stubborn youth
That you'd rather just annoy
Love is like a stubborn teenager who always does what they want and ignores the consequences, which can be quite frustrating.
I'm walking on a broken roof
While I'm looking at the sky
I'm in a precarious and unstable position, but I'm still looking towards something higher or better.
It's all false love and affection
You don't like me you just want the attention
You're only pretending to care about me and love me, but in reality you're just seeking attention and validation for yourself.
I'm not your toy
This isn't another girl meets boy
I'm not just something for you to play with, and this isn't a typical romantic story of a girl falling for a boy.
Love, love I'm in a smoky light
I can never find the truth
I'm in a confusing and hazy state of mind when it comes to love and I can never seem to find the truth or what's real.
Boy, your touches leave me mystified
I wish I could believe in you
Your actions and physical affection confuse me and I want to believe that they are genuine, but I'm not sure if I can.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ben Langmaid, Eleanor Jackson
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LYRICS: “I'm Not Your Toy"
Love, love is like a stubborn youth
That you'd rather just deny
I'm walking on a broken roof
While I'm looking at the sky
It's all false love and affection
You don't want me, you just like the attention
Yes, it's all false love and affection
You don't like me, you just want the attention
I'm not your toy
And this isn't another girl meets boy [2x]
Love, love hides in a smoky light
I can never find the truth
Boy, your touches leave me mystified
I wish I could believe in you
Yes, it's all false love and affection
You don't want me, you just like the attention
Yes, it's all false love and affection
You don't like me, you just want the attention
[4x]
I'm not your toy
And this isn't another girl meets boy
It's all false love and affection
You don't want me, you just like the attention
Yes, it's all false love and affection
You don't like me, you just want the attention
[2x]
I'm not your toy
And this isn't another girl meets boy
I'm not your toy
Oh, this isn't another girl meets boy
@serenadavenport5465
Anyone here in 2024 😂
@tonyatonya4986
Yup I'm obsessed with her lol ❤😂
@serenadavenport5465
@@tonyatonya4986 same 🤣 xx
@mcnuggetshorts6208
Yep. It’s a good song
@Dumbmoviereviews
Virgin,
@gorbsnorb
I have been searching for this song for 7 YEARS. I heard it in a coffee shop in Romania! At LAST
@Bulletbeam
Now you can die in peace. And who doesn't after hearing this joyful song. Bless :D
@FMGfootballmadgamer
In romania :D
@drewconfianza6184
the struggle was real
@UnderTheTableGremlin
Gabriel Ferryman welcome!